Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets being in the quill back

being in the quill back style

striking the fuze ignited a powder delay train

however the date is not legible

It has two round "feet" on the bottom

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets being in the quill backOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the desirable maker J. A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing some honest period wear while still looking great. The plating on the steel hilt is over 95% retained, with just a few areas where the plating has worn away on the edges, and no major flaking or